Pay medical interns, Cabinet tells Finance

The Cabinet meeting on Monday resolved that payment for interns, which ranges from Shs1.5 million to Shs2.5 million, should be maintained to keep the young medical workers motivated as they handle patients.

EU assures Uganda of support despite stance on anti-gay Bill

By Micheal Agaba & Elizabeth Kamurungi updated by Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin on Thursday 11th May 2023 The European Union ambassador to Uganda, Mr Jan Sadek, says they are committed to continue supporting the country’s development agenda despite their disagreement with the Anti-Homosexuality Bill which was recently approved by Parliament.Speaking at a function to celebrate Europe…

Sudan Conflict Risks Spilling Over Into Neighbouring Countries

The 2019 Sudan uprisings that ousted long-time dictator Omar al-Bashir and installed a military-civilian transitional government gave hope that the country could finally transition to democratic rule. The country has been ruled by the military for most of its independence since 1956, writes May Darwich for The Conversation Africa. But Sudan’s bumpy transition to democracy has come to a…

Pyongyang’s Rink Taedong riverside People’s Open-air

On the picturesque Taedong riverside in Pyongyang, the capital city of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, there is the People’s Open-air Ice Rink, boasting its unique architecturalbeauty. Inaugurated in November 2012, its total floor space is 6 469 square metres, and the skating area is 1 800 square metres. As a public service establishment,…

Youth Urged to Embrace East Africa Agenda

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin-updated at 1325 EAT on Saturday 29th April 2023 Kampala Youth have been urged to embrace East Africa agenda during a symposium organised by EMBRACE an acronym for Engendering Movement, Bilateral Relations and Access to Commerce in East-Africa. Speaking to the youth, Malcolm Isaac Bulamu the founder of EMBRACE noted that the…

Tragedy: Top journalist dies in road accident

Uganda woke up to the tragic news following the demise of NTV journalist Edward Muhumuza who was killed in an accident on the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway on Saturday morning. Below is the Police statement. Statement on Entebbe Expressway Fatal Accident The traffic police in Entebbe has this morning, 25th.March, 2023, registered a single fatal accident at…

IGG orders investigation into extortion at Mukono hospital.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1932 EAT on Thursday 23rd March 2023. The Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Olive Namisango Kamya has ordered an investigation into allegations of extortion at Mukono General Hospital. Some of the hospital managers under investigation include Dr Godfrey Kasirye, the medical superintendent, Moses Bwogi, the facility administrator, and…

Tanzania declares Marburg virus outbreak as 5 die.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1923 EAT on Thursday 23rd March 2023. Tanzania’s ministry of Health has confirmed five people died in a first-ever Marburg virus outbreak near the border with Uganda. The virus causes a severe hemorrhagic fever and is deadlier than the related Ebola virus, which was first suspected in the deaths….

The Nnaabagereka hits shelves tomorrow.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1910 EAT on Wednesday 22nd March 2023. In her autobiography scheduled to be released tomorrow, NNAABAGEREKA SYLVIA NAGGINDA LUSWATA candidly takes readers through her childhood, life in the United States, hopes and fears of marrying into the Buganda Kingdom royal family as well as raising a blended family with…